Rumors swirl that Meghan Markle is in discussions to take on a captivating new role in Guy Ritchie’s popular Netflix series, The Gentlemen. Exciting whispers claim she might portray the ‘ultimate temptress,’ adding another spark to the show’s dynamic ensemble.
Reports suggest that the Duchess of Sussex has been engaged in ‘preliminary conversations’ about joining the cast, as preparations ramp up for the third season’s filming set to kick off this autumn.
According to insiders speaking to US entertainment platform Deadline, discussions with Meghan are in their ‘very early stages,’ and a specific role for her has not been officially assigned yet.
Industry insiders speculate that Meghan could step into the shoes of the ‘ultimate temptress’ in this Netflix action-comedy series, marking her sensational return to the acting world as she plans a visit to Britain alongside Prince Harry.
A television insider shared with The Sun that the buzz in TV circles points to Meghan potentially portraying a character who shakes things up by enticing an aristocrat, suggesting an intriguing twist for the series.
They described it as ‘perfect’ for the Duchess with its huge budget and ‘glossy production which is quintessentially British’.
‘It would see her star opposite Theo James, who plays Eddie and he is one of the frontrunners to be the new James Bond,’ they added.
‘Everything about the project screams quality, but it is also one with a bit of an edge too.’
Meghan Markle is said to be in ‘early talks’ to star in Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen on Netflix (Pictured: Meghan in Suits)
Guy Ritchie’s hit Netflix show features Theo James (pictured) and has grossed just over $115million at the box office, against a reported budget of $22million
The Gentlemen, which stars Theo James as an army officer turned drug baron, became one of Netflix’s biggest hits of 2024, drawing 44million views in the first four weeks of its debut. It also stars Vinnie Jones and Kaya Scodelario as the daughter of Ray Winstone’s crime boss character.
The second series premieres on Netflix on September 3.
It follows the 2019 film of the same name, starring Matthew McConaughey, Michelle Dockery and Hugh Grant.
That was also a hit, grossing just over $115million at the box office, against a reported budget of $22million. In the film version, McConaughey plays a drug lord who tries to sell off his profitable marijuana business to a dynasty of billionaires.
It came as sources also claimed the duchess will be eyeing up a major part in a West End show when she moves back to Britain with Prince Harry next few weeks.
A former friend told the Daily Mail that she has ‘desperately wanted to be in a West End’ production for many years and ‘will certainly be speaking to people about a role’.
Another source in Theatreland said there were deafening rumours the former Suits actress wants to land a serious stage role in London upon her UK return.
The duchess – a former National Theatre patron – is known to be a fan of the theatre, attending several West End shows with Harry while living in Britain, including Hamilton, Tina: The Musical and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
After her last episode of Suits aired in 2018 and she joined the Royal Family, the 45-year-old duchess paused her acting career and has not had any parts since.
Sources have, however, told Australian outlet News.com.au that Meghan has been offered a part in an unnamed upcoming project based in the UK. Bronte Coy, the reporter behind the story, said Meghan being offered the role in the ‘top secret’ UK production had played a key part in the family’s decision to return.
She told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: ‘This is such a key part of the puzzle. I think when we all heard that news that Harry and Meghan were moving here, and within a matter of days, and the kids were enrolled in school, everyone was asking, what is Meghan going to be doing?’
Ms Coy added that the project is ‘significant’ and Meghan – who has a small part in the upcoming US film Close Personal Friends, making a cameo appearance as herself alongside Lily Collins and Brie Larson – is ‘very excited’, adding that more details will be released ‘relatively soon’.
Later, the journalist told ITV News: ‘We don’t know exactly what the project is, but it’s clearly significant enough and one that’s got her excited enough to be… pushed back to a country that I really think most of us didn’t expect she’d return to in any sort of permanent capacity.’ Sources close to the duchess did not deny the reports. Nearly a decade ago, Meghan said in a joint interview with Harry after their engagement in 2017 that she was happy to pause her acting career.
Archie, seven, and Lilibet, five, are thought to have already enrolled in a British school (the family are pictured in December 2025)
It is, however, thought that King Charles ‘welcomes’ news of his son’s return to Britain (the pair are pictured together in 2022)
She said at the time: ‘I don’t see it as giving anything up. I just see it as a change. It’s a new chapter.’
Betting firm Ladbrokes is offering 80/1 odds on Meghan appearing on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, 100/1 on EastEnders and 150/1 on Coronation Street. Meanwhile, the journalist closest to the couple, Omid Scobie, claimed they have been ‘slowly and methodically’ planning their move back to Britain
The British journalist said clues about the Sussexes leaving America after six years ‘have been there all along’ – including how they had reduced the size of their US office and rebranded their Archewell Foundation to Archewell Philanthropies.
Mr Scobie told ABC News: ‘This is definitely a couple that have been looking to make changes, for sure.’
The Daily Mail has approached the Sussexes’ representative for comment.
Netflix declined to comment.